AD 52-01-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Blade Grip Adapter Locks (P/N 47-120-154-1) may shear due to insufficient tensile strength if the adapters loosen.
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Required Actions
Remove existing lockwire or blade grip adapter locks (P/N 47-120-154-1), check torque between 3,000-3,300 inch-pounds, and install revised locks (P/N 47-120-154-2).
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Compliance Time
next 300-hour overhaul, but not later than March 1, 1952
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D Helicopters and Model 47D1 Helicopters Serial Numbers 145 to 164, Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Blade Grip Adapter Locks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_52-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 52-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters Subject: Blade Grip Adapter Locks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 52-01-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 52-01-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 52-01-01 BELL: Applies to All Models 47B, 47B3, 47D Helicopters and to Model 47D1 Helicopters Serial Numbers 145 to 164, Inclusive. Compliance required at next 300-hour overhaul, but not later than March 1, 1952. To provide locks of increased tensile strength which will resist shearing should the blade grip adapters tend to loosen, remove the existing lockwire or blade grip adapter locks (P/N 47- 120-154-1), check the torque (3,000-3,300 inch-pounds) of the adapters and install revised locks (P/N 47-120-154-2). (Bell Service Bulletin No. 76 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_52-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 52-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters Subject: Blade Grip Adapter Locks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 52-01-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 52-01-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D and 47D1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 52-01-01 BELL: Applies to All Models 47B, 47B3, 47D Helicopters and to Model 47D1 Helicopters Serial Numbers 145 to 164, Inclusive. Compliance required at next 300-hour overhaul, but not later than March 1, 1952. To provide locks of increased tensile strength which will resist shearing should the blade grip adapters tend to loosen, remove the existing lockwire or blade grip adapter locks (P/N 47- 120-154-1), check the torque (3,000-3,300 inch-pounds) of the adapters and install revised locks (P/N 47-120-154-2). (Bell Service Bulletin No. 76 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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